What is the newest aim missile?
The AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) is an American beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) currently being developed by Lockheed Martin….
| AIM-260 JATM | |
|---|---|
| Type | Air-to-air missile |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Lockheed Martin |
Who makes the AMRAAM missile?
Raytheon
AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) is a new generation all-weather, missile manufactured by Raytheon. The AMRAAM is in service with the US Air Force (USAF), US Navy (USN), and US-allied nations. The AMRAAM has been delivered to more than 36 countries.
Why are Meteor missiles good?
Meteor offers a multi-shot capability (multiple launches against multiple targets), and has the ability to engage highly maneuverable targets, such as jets, and small targets such as UAVs and cruise missiles in a heavy electronic countermeasures (ECM) environment with a range in excess of 100 kilometres (54 nmi).
Who makes the AIM 260?
Lockheed Martin’s
Lockheed Martin’s AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile is the Air Force’s highest priority air-to-air weapon and has been developed in strict secrecy.
What is BVR technology?
A beyond-visual-range missile (BVR) is an air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) that is capable of engaging at ranges of 20 nmi (37 km) or beyond. This range has been achieved using dual pulse rocket motors or booster rocket motor and ramjet sustainer motor.
What does AMRAAM stand for?
The AIM-120 advanced medium-range air-to-air missile (AMRAAM) is a new generation air-to-air missile.
Is the AIM-260 a major upgrade over AMRAAM?
As I read it, the AIM-260 is a relatively near term missile built almost as a fully enhanced AIM-120. I keep seeing the longer range being touted as a major improvement over AMRAAM, but possibly some other improvements (for example, an adjunct IR seeker to go along with an AMRAAM-style active/semi active RF seeker) and improved ECCM.
Will the JATM replace the AIM-120?
Airmen move an inert training version of the AIM-120 AMRAAM during an exercise. The JATM is set to eventually replace the AIM-120s as the standard long-range air-to-air missile across the US military.
Is this the new air-to-air missile the AIM-260?
The U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Navy have been quietly working together to develop a new air-to-air missile called the AIM-260 that will replace the venerable AIM-120 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile, or AMRAAM.
What is the range of the AIM-120 AMRAAM?
The latest version of the AIM-120 AMRAAM has a range of 160 kilometers and is equipped with GPS navigation, but inferior to the “absolute killer” and Chinese counterparts (PL-12D and PL-21 missiles).